All Obituaries

Robert Earl Bryant, 87, passed away on May 8, 2022 at his home in New Canton, Virginia with his family at his side.  He was born on January 4, 1935 in Arvonia, Virginia and graduated from Marshall District High School in Buckingham County.  On June 26, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Annie Kate Jones. At age 18, Robert, known as Bob to his railroad associates, went to work for the C&O Railway in Richmond as a Messenger Boy and advanced in the company through of a...

    James Thomas Naylor, age 77 of Dillwyn, VA passed away on May 9, 2022.  He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James Griffith and Anna Maude Brown Naylor on August 2nd, 1944.        Jim married the love of his life, Deborah June Lotterer, on September 18, 1993.  They were married for 28 years.  Together, in 1995, Jim and Deb moved their farm from Woodhull, NY to Dillwyn, VA.  One of Jim’s most satisfying...

Bonnie Lou LeSueur Wood, age 70, of Dillwyn, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 8, 2022 after a swift battle with cancer.  Bonnie passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Dillwyn, Virginia, on January 5, 1952, a daughter to the late Joshua James and Viola Taylor LeSueur. She is survived by her daughter, Tammie Sue Wood Smith, and husband, Walter “Gene”, of New Canton; daughter, Nancy Lou Wood Smith, and...

Marie Davis Parker, 86, of New Canton, departed this earth on May 6, 2022.  She was born to the late Willie Davis and Annie Ripley Davis on September 5, 1935.  She was preceded in death by her husband, JC Parker and brothers, Willie Davis, John Davis, Herman Davis, Richard Davis and Luther Davis. Marie’s legacy and memories of a life well-lived are her four children, daughter, Linda Coiner, step-daughter Alicia Young, son, Barry Snoddy (Lora) and son, Albert Parker (Darla);...

Wesley Earl Dunkum, Jr., 93, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and formerly of the Curdsville community of Buckingham County, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  He was born at the family farm on May 13, 1928, a son of the late Wesley Earl Dunkum, Sr., and Alma Duncan Dunkum.    Wesley was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He married Elizabeth Lee Burnette in 1964 and enjoyed 30 years of marriage with her until her death in...

Betty Lou Wolfgang Sperling, 86 of Dillwyn, died at her home on Saturday, April 23, 2022.  Betty was born September 15, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA.  In1960 she met the love of her life, Walter Edward Sperling, when she came to work alongside him as a proofreader. In 1962 they were married and together raised two children, Walter, Jr. and Melody Ann. Walt retired in 2000 and he and Betty sold their home in Blackwood, NJ and bought a 38 ft. Pace Arrow motorhome and along with...

Jason Buckley Wynne, II, 24, was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 14, 1998, a small little monkey that brought immediate joy into our family. He passed away on April 28, 2022 in Buckingham County, Virginia. Jason really enjoyed playing music, as well as listening to it; music was his soul. He could always be seen wearing his earbuds jamming out to some type of music that piqued his fancy at the time. He grew up a happy, funny, and curious little guy who kept his family on their...

Violet Dunkum Flippen, 89, of New Canton, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  Violet was born August 6, 1932 in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late Joshua Elijah and Annie Newton Dunkum.  She was married 40 years to the late Artie Henderson Flippen. She was an active member of Arvon Baptist Church for many years. Violet is survived by two daughters, Karen Chance and Kim Bryant and husband, Lewis; two sons, Kerry Flippen and wife, Frances and Kevin Flippen and...

Shirley Miles Waycaster, 85, of Dillwyn passed peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022.  She was born September 10, 1936 in Buckingham County and was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Cora Belle Miles; sisters, Gladys Toney and Faye Marion, and seven brothers, Earl, Stanley, Kenny Lee “Boots”, John Jack Jr., Tommie, James “Pete”,  and Ray Miles. Shirley worked for Craddock Terry for 40 years.  She was a longtime devoted member of Hatcher Baptist...

Roger Lee Craft, 76, of Buckingham passed March 24, 2022.  Roger was born November 27, 1945 in Roanoke, a son of the late Frank George Craft and Sadie Bell Gregory Craft.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Siney Ann Wooten Craft. Roger served in the U. S. Army with Honors and then went on work for the Virginia Department of Transportation for 29 years and retired a supervisor.  He also volunteered with the Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad.  Roger loved...